The Maiden and the Soldier
Tyttö ja sotamies
Synopsis
A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kino Engel
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katariina Lillqvist
- Screenplay & Story
- Katariina Lillqvist
- Original Score
- Jirí Brenek
- Original Title
- Tyttö ja sotamies
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- YLE, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky, Kinoproduction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katariina Lillqvist
Katariina Lillqvist
Jirí Brenek
Zdeněk Pospíšil
Katariina Lillqvist
J.-P. Koskiranta, Claes Olsson, Jiří Vaněk
Department Leadership Roster
J.-P. Koskiranta
Producer
Claes Olsson
Producer
Zdeněk Pospíšil
Director of Photography
Jirí Brenek
Original Music Composer
Katariina Lillqvist
Editor
Jiří Vaněk
Producer
Katariina Lillqvist
Director
Katariina Lillqvist
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Maiden and the Soldier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maiden and the Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Maiden and the Soldier about?
A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.
Who directed The Maiden and the Soldier?
The Maiden and the Soldier was directed by Katariina Lillqvist.
Who stars in The Maiden and the Soldier?
The principal cast of The Maiden and the Soldier includes Not specified.
When was The Maiden and the Soldier released and how long is it?
The Maiden and the Soldier was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Maiden and the Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Maiden and the Soldier was composed by Jirí Brenek.